Beachwood Drive

$55,685

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Los Angeles is the city
of promise, glamour and fame. But
it’s also the city of broken dreams, hopes lost and bitter despair.

Beachwood
Drive is the street that leads to
the Hollywood sign, the beacon of hopes and dreams. James Myers, a kid broken by his
past, will literally go to any lengths for a taste of acceptance and wealth. He meets Natalie, an aspiring
photographer. Still naive to the world around her, she uses every opportunity to show truth through her photography without grasping the consequences of the truth exposed. James' friendship with the enigmatic Houston leads him on a roller coaster ride into the world of CQ, a generous entrepreneur. CQ offers James an entrance into the world he desires, but what price will he pay? What will that world do to the ones around him?

On Beachwood
Drive there is wealth and promise, trust and seduction, betrayal and redemption. "In Los Angeles, people seek to become a part of the glitz and the glamour. We don’t admit that we wander aimlessly in hopes that someone will see us and realize how extraordinary we truly are.”

Chasing your dreams takes drive but don't let go of the wheel.

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Think Requiem for a Dream, Less Than Zero, Trainspotting

Why do we want to make this film? Glad you asked!

This is a story of the universal themes of alienation and desire that we believe needs to be told. The lessons to be learned from this story speak to the very heart of the human condition. And we are passionate about bringing this story to you.

James
is our everyman. He is alone, broken by the past, searching for a
better future. Houston is the poster boy for the future that James is seeking. Natalie is a young artist who idealistically believes she can change the world with her art. However, in this world of glitz and glamour nothing is ever what it seems.

What makes Beachwood Drive different is the core relationship between James, Houston and Natalie. Three lost souls offer each other comfort, love, and ultimately redemption.

Temptation is everywhere

We put together an ambitious team devoted to seeing this film succeed. We can promise you that we
will work insanely hard and every dollar you give will be used to create a
cinematic experience that you will make you proud.
When this film plays on silver screens around the country, you’ll be able
to point to it and with us proudly say “I made that.”

In the age of crowdsourcing, you are the new gatekeepers. We ask you to partner
with us and say “YES!” Say yes to a bringing a passionate, compellingly honest story to life! THANK YOU –
we could not do any of this without you!!!

Financial Support

We have a truly great script, an incredible team and an artistic vision but without your donations, Beachwood Drive can not become a reality. Making a movie is expensive! Here's just a partial list of what your donations will pay for:

Camera/Dolly Equipment

VFX

Lights

Locations

Props

Wardrobe

Sound Equipment

Stunts

Crew i.e. cinematographer, sound mixer, gaffer, etc.

Studio time for original music

Musicians

Feeding as many as 30 people twice a day for several days

$50,000 gets eaten up pretty quick when you're making a film! And that's just to get the footage! After that, we'll need to pay for post-production, editing, sound design, mastering, color correction, ADR, festival submission fees, and the list goes on and on! That's why we are reaching for a stretch goal of $75,000!

We ask you to support us in bringing this story to life!

Think about this: if every one viewing this page received a DVD at the $50 level, we'd blow past our goal plus our post production needs. That's the magic of crowdfunding - 20 bucks here, 100 bucks there can add up quick, but you have to donate for it to work!

Stretch Goals

Please Help Us Get The Word Out!

Whether it's $10 or $10000, your donation is HUGELY appreciated and we thank you in advance for giving. If you're not able to donate financially, we can still really use your help! Please TELL YOUR FRIENDS about this film! Post, update, tweet, email and share this campaign with as many people as you're willing. You never know who might be in the position to bring this story to life. Kickstarter has some powerful sharing tools at the top of this page, and you can use the following social media sites to connect with us and spread the word on Facebook and Twitter.

The more social media shares, likes, and tweets, the higher our Kickstarter campaign reaches, leading to global exposure and even mentions in the press!!

100 bucks is great and 100 shares can be just as powerful!

Risks and challenges

We are more than accepting of the fact that risks and challenges will come up in our production. We have an amazing team supporting us already with equipment and services! We promise that no matter what happens, we will complete this project. Beachwood Drive is our heart and soul. Our goal is to make something that you can be proud of! Reaching the $50,000 mark will show investors that we are serious. Once we get the production going, we have several investment interests that will see to its completion! Your pledges will make this film happen!

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Pledge $20 or more
About $20

FULL DIGITAL FILM PACKAGE

The FULL BEACHWOOD DRIVE movie experience! The Digital Film Package includes the film, plus all the extras like artwork, a high-resolution movie poster, soundtrack, outtakes, and more! Plus you're coming to the Backers-Only Party!

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Pledge $30 or more
About $30

LIMITED EDITION BEACHWOOD DRIVE MINI-POSTER SIGNED

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS + A mini version of our film poster, signed by the cast and filmmakers, to commemorate your participation in the making of BEACHWOOD DRIVE. We couldn't do it without you! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping.)

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Pledge $30 or more
About $30

*EARLY-BIRD SPECIAL* TODAY ONLY
PRE-RELEASE DVD (OR BLU-RAY)

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS + Get a Limited Edition DVD of the film mailed to your door SIX MONTHS before it's available to the public! Add $10 to get a Limited Edition BLU-RAY! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping.)

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Pledge $30 or more
About $30

LAST WEEKEND INSTANT REWARD!
PRINCESS SKYPE CALL OR PRINCESS PARTY + DIGITAL FILM

Get a Princess Skype call from Queen Elsa, Princess Merida or Alice in Wonderland + Download the ENTIRE MOVIE in full 1080p HD for your viewing pleasure on a device of your choice! Increase your pledge to $100 and you get a 1 HOUR PRINCESS PARTY! Surprise your little princess NEXT WEEK! Skype calls will be delivered the week following the campaign end! For parties, you must be in the Southern California or Austin, Dallas or Houston TX areas.

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Pledge $40 or more
About $40

*EARLY-ISH BIRD SPECIAL* TODAY ONLY
PRE-RELEASE DVD (OR BLU-RAY)

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS + Get a Limited Edition DVD of the film mailed to your door SIX MONTHS before it's available to the public! Add $10 to get a Limited Edition BLU-RAY! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping.)

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Pledge $50 or more
About $50

PRE-RELEASE DVD (OR BLU-RAY)

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS + Get a Limited Edition DVD of the film mailed to your door SIX MONTHS before it's available to the public! Add $10 to get a Limited Edition BLU-RAY! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping.)

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Pledge $75 or more
About $75

*BEACHWOOD DRIVE T-SHIRT SPECIAL!*

Limited Quantities Available!
THE DIGITAL FILM + A LIMITED EDITION T-SHIRT! A great way to commemorate becoming a Backer of Beachwood Drive and showing your support for Independent Film! You get a choice of a white shirt with original artwork from Mark Elias or a Maroon shirt with "The Hope on Beachwood Drive" Slogan! You're also invited to our Backers-Only party! Be sure to message us with your color choice and your size when you pledge! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping.)

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Pledge $100 or more
About $100

BE IN THE FILM

ALL DIGITAL REWARDS + you get to be in one of our epic party scenes! This is your time to shine on the big screen! You're also invited to our Backers-Only party! Can't make it to LA? We'll send you a special postcard of the scene signed by the cast!

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Pledge $100 or more
About $100

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT SPECIAL!

YES!! ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT FOR A FEATURE FILM IS ONLY $100!
Associate Producer Credit and a Skype Call with the Filmmakers! You’ll be listed on IMDB and on our rolling credits as an Associate Producer and get a chance to talk shop with us via Skype. Making your own film soon? Curious about working in Hollywood? Become an AP and hit us up on Skype.

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Pledge $100 or more
About $100

CROWDFUND COACHING

ALL PREVIOUS DIGITAL PERKS + One 30-min session of premium crowd funding coaching to help you bring your own film/project/product to fruition! Beachwood Drive's coach - Justin Giddings - will teach you EXACT SPECIFICS on how to raise $5000+ your first day and increase your social media ROI. He'll also share with you the secret behind the “Gogofactor” so that your project can stay trending. An unbeatable coach, Justin has helped multiple campaigns fund over their goal! *SKYPE AVAILABLE*

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Pledge $150 or more
About $150

LIMITED EDITION SIGNED MOVIE POSTER

ALL DIGITAL REWARDS + DVD + A signed full-size movie poster from our cast and filmmakers! A great conversation piece for your home or office, and one that gives us a chance to personalize our appreciation of your support of independent cinema. Don't forget your invite to the Backers-Only party! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping.)

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Pledge $300 or more
About $300

TICKET TO THE LA PREMIERE

ALL DIGITAL REWARDS + DVD + get a ticket to the premiere in Los Angeles! You'll get to be a part of the excitement and walk the red carpet with the cast! You're also invited to the Backers-Only party! (Travel not included) (Add $5 for shipping. Add $10 for International shipping.)

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Pledge $400 or more
About $400

SIGNED FILM SLATE

ALL DIGITAL PERKS + DVD + Receive an Official Slate from the set of BEACHWOOD DRIVE. Your slate will be signed by our cast and crew and mailed directly to you after we wrap. Before we send it your way, we'll take a group photo on set with your slate plus send you a behind the scenes clip of your new slate in action. An awesome piece of wall art for your home or office! You're also invited to the Backers-Only party! (Add $5 for shipping. International donors add $10 for shipping)

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Pledge $500 or more
About $500

MOVIE NIGHT WITH THE CAST

ALL DIGITAL REWARDS + DVD + We'll host a viewing party at your place with the cast! Invite all your friends and get ready for some fun! Must live in Los Angeles area. And don't forget your invite to the Backers-Only party!

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Pledge $500 or more
About $500

V.I.P. DAY ON SET

ALL DIGITAL REWARDS + DVD + A VIP day on set with the BEACHWOOD DRIVE cast and crew! Ever wanted to roll like a Hollywood big shot? Well for only $500, you'll be treated to Hollywood on a working Indie film set. Eat with the cast and crew, and watch a film get made right in front of you. Talk about a front row seat! Get in on the action with BEACHWOOD DRIVE. Plus you're hanging with us at the Backers-Only party!

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Pledge $1,000 or more
About $1,000

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER CREDIT

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS up to $300 Level + Associate Producer Credit and a Skype Call with the Filmmakers! You’ll be listed on IMDB and on our rolling credits as an Associate Producer and get a chance to talk shop with us via Skype. Making your own film soon? Curious about working in Hollywood? Become an AP and hit us up on Skype.

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Pledge $2,000 or more
About $2,000

SPEAKING ROLE IN THE FILM

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS up to $300 Level + you GET TO HAVE LINES IN A SCENE with one of the leads in BEACHWOOD DRIVE! Ever wanted to see yourself on the Silver Screen? Donate $2,000 and secure your spot in film history plus see your name in the film credits! (Travel and lodging not included)

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Pledge $2,500 or more
About $2,500

CO-PRODUCER

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS up to $300 Level + Be a Hollywood producer! Your Co-Producer credit will appear on IMDB, in the film, and on the poster. You also receive two tickets to our Los Angeles screening or any festival. You’re also invited to visit the set during shooting for an up-close look at moviemaking (travel/lodging not included).

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Pledge $3,000 or more
About $3,000

CORPORATE SUPPORTER

Own a business? Want to see that business on a 60-foot high screen in festivals around the world? How about 100s of DVDs/downloads sent to enthusiastic backers? Donate at this level and your company will be featured as a corporate supporter in our credits + promo materials.
You'll also receive ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS up to $300!

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Pledge $5,000 or more
About $5,000

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS up to $300 Level + You are now part of Hollywood history! As one of the names behind BEACHWOOD DRIVE, you'll be listed as an Executive Producer on IMDB, in the film's credits, and on the movie poster. Plus, you'll get introduced to people at our Backers-Only party as an Exec Producer – pretty hot!

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Pledge $6,000 or more
About $6,000

PRESENTED BY...
THE BIG ONE!
ALL PREVIOUS LEVELS up to $300 Level + Major promotion. This perk is exclusively reserved for someone with the ability to jump in and make BEACHWOOD DRIVE a reality. You will receive a single title card in the film that reads Presented by YOU + an Exec Producer credit on IMDB and our film credits. AND one of the filmmakers will come to you for a private screening of the film and make you dinner (if you live in California). Your partnership in the making of BEACHWOOD DRIVE will be invaluable.